March 1, 2022
February 14, 2022
In the Margins by Elena Ferrante
A penetrating examination of the sources of creative writing and the methods and motives thereof. For all lovers of books, words and writing.
December 17, 2021
Wildland by Evan Osnos
A clear-eyed and exhaustive examination of the temperature of our cultural body with evidence of misdoings and prescriptions for a cure.
June 17, 2021
The Bomber Mafia by Malcolm Gladwell
A thoughtful examination of the issues surrounding bombing of combatant nations’ cities, industry and military installations. Two opposing viewpoints make up the impetus of the narrative which is compelling and skillfully outlined. An essential read for historians and students of WWII.
May 26, 2021
The Woman They Could Not Silence by Kate Moore
The remarkable and heroic account of a woman’s struggle to gain freedom from the wholly legal, although morally reprehensible constraints placed upon her by her husband and society is enraging, encouraging and inspiring. Everyone should read this book.
May 11, 2021
Facing the Mountain by Daniel James Brown
The story of the Japanese American soldiers who fought for the U.S. against the Nazis in spite of their treatment by our government. Heroism and patriotism were displayed both on the battlefield and in internment camps by these worthy citizens.
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March 3, 2021
The Splendid and the Vile by Erik Larson
A new and intimate look at Churchill’s daily life, in detail, through the first year of his tenure as Prime Minister. Personal accounts and observations made by those who were with him illuminate this extraordinary biographical work.
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February 10, 2021
February is Black History Month
Black lives and voices are a central part of the American experience. Check out these recommendations from independent booksellers across the country.
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January 28, 2021
Four Lost Cities by Annalee Newitz
Why did people build the way they did? What were their daily lives like, how did it affect the structure of their communities and why did they leave? This is a careful look at domestic spaces, streets and gathering places and the remnants left by ordinary folk. It is enlightening and entertaining, two essential factors in nonfiction narrative.
January 27, 2021